Victory For The Comic Muse

1. MatthewM

   Aug 4, 2006

   10

   There's not a bad song on the album. "Count Grassi's Passage Over Piedmont" is one of the best songs ever written. "To Die A There's not a bad song on the album. "Count Grassi's Passage Over Piedmont" is one of the best songs ever written. "To Die A Virgin" should be the pop hit of the summer. Another standout track is "A Lady of a Certain Age". It is one of the best character sketches in a song. The album is fun, funny, sad, sweet, original, theatrical, and very atmospheric. The best album of 2006!… Expand

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2. Briano

   Aug 9, 2006

   10

   Hypnotic, both musically and lyrically. This is another superb work of art that the "critics" earn their title berating.As in mathemathics, Hypnotic, both musically and lyrically. This is another superb work of art that the "critics" earn their title berating.As in mathemathics, NME's negative credentials multiplied by it's similarly negative opinion serves only to create a positive. My advice is listen to "A Lady of a Certain Age" twice and you'll be helplessly drawn into this magnificent album. Indeed a Victory for Mr. Hannon.… Expand

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4. CathS

   Sep 3, 2006

   10

   This is a fantastic album, featuring songs of real character, wit and warmth.

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5. [Anonymous]

   Jul 4, 2006

   9

   Not as good as 'Absent Friends' but an excellent album anyway.

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6. chrisw

   Jul 31, 2007

   8

   The Divine Comedy's most mainstream record to date. Full of smart lyrics and huge chorus's, Neil Hannon has crafted another fine The Divine Comedy's most mainstream record to date. Full of smart lyrics and huge chorus's, Neil Hannon has crafted another fine record full of symphonic pop and baroque flourishes. 'To Die A Virgin' is a stomping ode to sexual awakening, 'Diva Lady' a biting, tongue in cheek swipe at music primadonna's and 'Mother Dear' a strummy, summery tribute to his mother. A great cover of the Associates 'Party Fears Two' showcases Hannon's unique voice and 'Lady Of A Certain Age' is a gorgeous and clever ballad. Still not quite as good as the wonderful Cassanova but a great record nevertheless.… Expand

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7. kamil

   Dec 3, 2006

   8

   Back to form for Hannon. Genius of lush pop in its prime. Songs are simple, funny and melodic - more than half of them is best since his Back to form for Hannon. Genius of lush pop in its prime. Songs are simple, funny and melodic - more than half of them is best since his masterpiece Fin De Siecle.… Collapse

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8. mark

   Aug 22, 2010

   0

   Can anyone please describe the process for getting into this band? Do you just think, "Oh, i'll not listen to all that good music that's outCan anyone please describe the process for getting into this band? Do you just think, "Oh, i'll not listen to all that good music that's out there and listen to The Divine Comedy instead"? I've heard the albums, i've watched the videos, i've seen TV performances, I've seen them live, I've seen interviews with the band. There's not ONE thing which is slightly endearing or exciting about the music, the visuals, the ideas or the personalities. My grandmother's flock wallpaper is more riveting. I hope they don't read this review, otherwise i'll expect a song about my grandmother's flock wallpaper to be hitting the charts real soon.… Expand

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